RESPIRATION & VENTILATION #2 Flashcards
1
Q
INCREASED WORK OF BREATHING, A SENSATION OF SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
A
RESPIRATORY DISTRESS.
2
Q
THE REDUCTION OF BREATHING TO THE POINT WHERE OXYGEN INTAKE IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO SUPPORT LIFE.
A
RESPIRATORY FAILURE
3
Q
BREATHING COMPLETELY STOPS
A
REPIRATORY ARREST
4
Q
A BLUE OR GREY COLOR RESULTING FROM LACK OF OXYGEN IN THE BODY.
A
CYANOSIS
5
Q
THE ACT OF FORCING AIR OR OXYGEN INTO THE LUNGS WHEN A PATIENT HAS STOPPED BREATHING OR HAS INADEQUATE BREATHING.
A
ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION.
6
Q
A DEVICE, USUALY WITH A ONE WAY VALVE; TO AID IN ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION.
A
POCKET FACE MASK
7
Q
A HANDHELD DEVICE WITH A FACE MASK AND SELF-REFILLING BAG THAT CAN BE SQUEEZED TO PROVIDE ARTIFICIAL VENTILATION TO A PATIENT.
A
BAG VALVE MASK
